Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Cheshire Medical Center

$70K — $109K *
Keene, NH 03431In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • A.S. Degree in Respiratory Care from an AHA accredited program
  • CRT certification (RRT preferred)
  • Current New Hampshire respiratory therapist license
  • BLS certification
  • ACLS certification
  • NRP certification within 1 year of hire
  • PALS certification preferred
  • Experience with EPIC preferred

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients and develop treatment plans with providers
  • Provide emergency care, including intubations and rapid response
  • Attend multidisciplinary rounds in critical care
  • Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation
  • Perform arterial sampling and conduct overnight oximetry studies
  • Assist with bronchoscopies
  • Perform pulmonary function testing in outpatient settings as needed

Benefits

  • Multiple medical plan choices
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Substantial tuition reimbursement
  • CE conference assistance
  • 403b tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
Full Job Description
Within the scope of practice, the respiratory therapist will assess patients and develop treatment plans in conjunction with the provider to address specific patient needs. Provide emergency care including assisting with or performing intubations, attending rapid responses/codes, attending C-sections and responding to traumas. In the critical care setting, you will attend multidisciplinary rounds, initiate and manage mechanical ventilation, perform arterial sampling including arterial puncture and arterial lines, conduct overnight oximetry studies, and assist with bronchoscopies. In the outpatient setting, you will be trained to perform pulmonary function testing and rotate through the lab as needed.

Requirements include:
  • A.S. Degree in Respiratory Care from an AHA accredited program
  • CRT (RRT preferred)
  • Current New Hampshire license
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NRP within 1 year of hire
  • PALS preferred
  • Experience in EPIC preferred


At Cheshire Medical Center, your well-being comes first, with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. In addition to multiple medical plan choices, dental insurance, life insurance, generous paid time off, and flexible spending accounts, we also offer substantial tuition reimbursement, CE conference assistance, and a 403b tax-advantaged retirement savings plan for your future.

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $33.88

Maximum Pay: $52.52

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